A Certificate of eligibility for a visa, Form I-20, can be obtained through the Office of Graduate Admission. In order to obtain a Form I-20, the applicant must demonstrate that he/she has sufficient funds available to pay for tuition and living expenses for at least one year of study in the U.S. Students must provide evidence of additional financial support of $5,000 per year for a spouse and/or child who accompanies them to the U.S.

Applicants who will require a student (F-I) visa must submit:

1. A copy of a valid passport. A mailed photocopy or fax is acceptable.2. A Financial Affidavit. Visit the Graduate Downloadable Forms page; under the International Students section, select the financial affidavit for your college/school.

All monies pledged on the Pace University Financial Affidavit for International Students Form must be verified by the following:

A letter from a bank on bank letterhead or bank statement indicating the date, account number, account holder's name, and amount on deposit in U.S. dollars. The letter must include the signature of a bank official.

A letter of support from a sponsoring scholarship program, fellowship program, loan or grant organization.

Once the form is complete, send it to the appropriate Office of Graduate Admission:

New York City Graduate Admission
One Pace Plaza
New York, NY 10038, USA
phone: (212) 346-1531

Once your flight lands, there will be access to public transportation into the city (see NYC transit links in following question), or you may schedule a car service to pick you up. You'll find contact information for car services on each of the airport websites.

If you are studying in Westchester, we recommend you arrange your final destination be the White Plains Westchester County Airport. You may typically land at a major airport first, and then take a transfer flight to the White Plains Westchester County Airport.

Once your flight lands, we recommend making arrangements for a car service. Car service information can be found on the White Plains Airport website.

Does New York City have a public transportation system? How does it work?

For information about public transportation in New York City, Westchester County, Long Island, and New Jersey only, please visit any of the following websites for subway maps, train station listings, and information about taxis in New York:

Are there hotels near the Pace New York City and Westchester campuses?

Yes. We have provided a list of hotel accommodations on our website—click here to view. We recommend you make your hotel reservations prior to your arrival in the U.S.

How can I learn more about campus housing at Pace University?

The best way to learn more about university housing is to visit the Housing and Residential Life website. If you have additional questions, you may reach the appropriate office using the information below. We strongly encourage all students wishing to live on-campus to contact the Housing and Residential Life office PRIOR to their arrival in the U.S.

Incoming students should first make sure they have all proper documentation with them in order to be issued a student (F-I) visa. Read the financial affadavit and student visa information above for information on all documents that must be included in order to be issued a visa.

For help in choosing clothes to pack, please consult the average temperature chart below (all temperatures are listed in degrees Fahrenheit). In general, New York has cold winters with snow or sleet at times. Students should bring sturdy, warm shoes or boots for the winter, and a winter coat, hat, and gloves. If you are unable to purchase these items at home, there are many stores in New York that sell them. The spring is often warm and mild -- a light jacket is appropriate.

The English Language Institute is owned and operated by Pace University and offers international students the opportunity to improve their English skills for academic study, career advancement, or personal enrichment through a variety of programs.Pace University has two ELI locations: New York City and Westchester County, NY.

You may contact the ELI and its directors using the following information:

New York City ELI
One Pace Plaza
New York, NY 10038
phone: (212) 346-1562eli@pace.edu

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President's Blog: Finish in Four

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In his latest post, President Friedman discusses Pace's new "Finish in Four" campaign and outlines some of its advantages. "Students who commit to finishing in four years are more likely to complete their degrees than students who plan on taking longer to graduate," he says.

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Because Tomorrow Needs Her: March 4

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Join the fight for women’s health as Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières presents a photo exhibit and panel discussion to mark the launch of Because Tomorrow Needs Her, a collection of first-hand accounts from MSF aid workers, on March 4 at Pace.

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Executive MBA: March 21-22 Open House

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Stand out from the crowd with Pace's eMBA program, providing a first-rate MBA that can be completed in 20 months of experiential, project-based work online with weekend residencies every 10 weeks. Find out more at an Open House on March 21-22.

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MS in Publishing

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Exceeding the National Average

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Pace Professor at the Grammys

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Pace School of Performing Arts Musical Theater faculty member Alexandra Silber and the cast of West Side Story were nominated for a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album. Silber, who played the role of Maria, performed at the Grammys with co-nominee Cheyenne Jackson (Tony).

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